The food we serve, the dishes we use, the things we do...on this day, it's all about the comfort of customs. Here, designers, authors, event planners, and a chef share how they celebrate Thanksgiving.

Turkey Plates

Turkey Plates

"I have a small set of transferware turkey plates from my grandmother that I pull out when I'm feeling nostalgic — especially if my mother is coming. They're not chic, but they are very homey." —Carolyne Roehm, Author, Flowers

Cast-Iron Pot

Cast-Iron Pot

"I'm the go-to turkey guy. Usually I brine in a cast-iron pot, anything from a nice Le Creuset to an inexpensive canning pot. But last year, my turkey was so obscenely big — a 30-pounder — that I ran to Home Depot for a plastic barrel!" —Nathan Turner, Interior Designer